With the closure of every bridge leading into Washington from Virginia and the subsequent closure of the inbound lanes of Interstate 66 and I-395, getting downtown for Tuesday’s inauguration could be tough — but not impossible.

Prince William area hospitals will follow their emergency plans during inauguration week, anticipating that the local population could double at times.

Area residents who want to watch Barack Obama’s inauguration with others, but don’t want to brave frigid temperatures and massive crowds to go to the ceremony in Washington, have a few options.

Luke Torian, pastor of First Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dumfries, says he remembers a time when, as a child, he had to sit in the balcony of segregated movie theaters.

With estimates of between one million and five million visitors attending the presidential inauguration, officials are urging everyone to keep their health in mind when making their plans.

Area residents got the chance to peek inside a version of the Oval Office on Saturday, but it wasn't the one at the White House.

As President-elect Barack Obama fills jobs in his administration, Prince William area residents are lining up for presidential work of another sort: temporary jobs at inaugural balls and parties

Ecumenical prayer service set for Tuesday evening in Manassas

After residents wrangled with the coldest air in 11 years, forecasters said a pre-Inauguration Day winter storm could be looming.

Local residents looking for a place to watch the inaugural proceedings with a crowd, might consider going to Trinity Episcopal Church.

Hospital workers scheduled to work in Washington on Inauguration Day will now be able to take a shuttle bus from Northern Virginia.

OmniRide has added another option for commuters on Inauguration Day.

Historic Manassas Inc. has designed and printed 2,000 Old Town brochures and distributed them to 11 hotels.

Local police and fire-and-rescue crews will be on duty at Tuesday’s presidential inauguration, but Prince William area residents should see no change in public safety service here, authorities said.

Plan your trip now to the National Mall for the inauguration - or risk missing the main event, Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and other regional officials advised Tuesday.